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Twinings (part of Associated British Foods)

  • Tea
  • Regno Unito

  • Twinings is a private limited company headquartered in the UK that specialises in the sale of tea and tea products. It is owned by Associated British Foods.

From the Resource Centre ? This section is a non-exhaustive snapshot of company behaviour recorded by the Resource Centre. We record allegations of abuse, seek company responses, profile lawsuits, and record attacks against Defenders working on business issues.

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Allegations

Indicators

133

Tea Suppliers Disclosed ? The number of supply chain entities (tea plantations and factories) disclosed.
Indicator last reviewed 29-11-2022

ETI Member ? Is this company a listed member of the Ethical Trading Initiative.

ETP Member ? Is this company a listed member of the Ethical Tea Partnership.

IDH Living Wage Commitment ? Has this company joined the sustainable trade initiative’s living wage call to action.

BHRRC project: 2021 tea supply chain survey actions ?

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View Methodology BHRRC project: 2021 tea supply chain survey Tracker

Yes

Protection of freedom of association

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Yes

Payment of minimum wages

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Yes

Equal pay for equal work

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No

Severance process and entitlements

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Yes

Maternity leave with pay

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No

Sick leave with pay

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Yes

Protection against violence & harassment

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Yes

Access to safe water & sanitation

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Yes

Reduction in use of hazardous materials

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No

Not linking wages to minimum plucking quantities

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Yes

Procure certified tea

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